"Karen,
This is wonderful! It's an honor to know you and congratulations! You are an amazing woman.
Maureen"
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Post-pneumonectomy syndrome?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Nadine May 4.
Happy test of the new community!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by HollyJo/MOD Jun 9, 2010.
PCI side effects
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Started this discussion. Last reply by bonnie Sep 19, 2011.
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MaureenLCA replied to John H MOD's discussion My first grand baby is due in September
"John,
This is wonderful news! i am really excited for you and I know you will keep us posted and will show pics when the little girl arrives!
Maureen"
MaureenLCA replied to sbarnes1963's discussion This is for you...
"Wonderful message! Thanks for this and for honoring your sister's memory.
Maureen"
MaureenLCA replied to Deva's discussion Choosing A Clinical Trial
"Deva,
Thanks for posting this interesting question. With regard to finding trials that you maybe eligible for, LCA is part of the Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Matching Service. The service provides you the opportunity to speak with a trial…"
Nadine replied to MaureenLCA's discussion Post-pneumonectomy syndrome?
"HI Maureen
I had my right lung removed Sep 2009 and like John I had to build up my lung capability slowly by going for short walks which got longer as I time whent by. I have just been diagnosed with post-pneumonectomy syndrome after…"
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May 19, 2012 from 10am to 12:30pm
Ever wonder why doctors usually give two kinds of chemotherapy drugs? Want to understand how radiation therapy works? What to understand what your loved one is going through in treatment? Then please attend this patient and family forum that gives you the chance to talk with lung cancer expert Dr. Heather Wakelee. Other lung disease experts will also be on hand so feel free to bring along questions about COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension and other lung issues as well.The forum is free and…See More
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CancerCare Connect---NSCLC: Coping with Loss of Strength at Telephone
December 14, 2011 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
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bonnie replied to MaureenLCA's discussion PCI side effects
"have sclc lim had my 3rd ct scan it allright except for my adrenail gland had a 17 cc groweth it was 11 cc I am having a ct scan biopsy on monday I would like to know what to expect with scan never had one of them I am clostrophopic if it is…"
MaureenLCA replied to Melissa's discussion "Time Limit" set
"Melissa,
Hello. My heart goes out to you and I am so impressed with your concern for the others in your life at this difficult time. I work for LCA but my recent experience comes from my relationship with a good, good friend who is now…"
bonnie replied to MaureenLCA's discussion PCI side effects
"I did have chemo brain but pci I did not have to much trouble with sometimes I do blame it for short term memory I am so lucky with the chem and rad and pci the most I experienced was fatigue I was diagnosev last Oct with sclc lim…"
dc replied to MaureenLCA's discussion PCI side effects
"My dad who is 75 had had significant hypersomnolence syndrome, difficulty expressing himself, and increased short term memory approximately 2 months after completing PCI (Jan 2011). His neurological symptoms improved significantly with…"
dc replied to MaureenLCA's discussion PCI side effects
"Hi,
My dad's cancer presented with low sodium (hyponatremia). His sodium normalized with treatment. He has been in remission since December. About 6 weeks ago, his sodium level decreased again and he is back on a fluid restriction. He had a…"
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Understanding Lung Cancer and Current Trends in Research at Cancer Support Community -- Suncoast Location
July 12, 2011 from 2:30pm to 4pm
An afternoon of education and celebration. Includes a Networking Reception with Faces of Lung Cancer photo exhibit, education and resource tables, and refreshments. Presentation by Matthew B. Schabathe, Ph.D., Assistant Member, Cancer Epidemiology Program, Moffitt Cancer CenterSee More
dc replied to MaureenLCA's discussion PCI side effects
"An update...my dad was seen by the neurologist and was placed on prednisone and has done remarkably better. His energy and appetite have improved. Most importantly, he has had a dramatic improvement in his cognition on prednisone. He is still…"
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- At 8:30pm on June 7, 2011,
liz said… - thank you.
- At 5:54pm on March 31, 2010,
John H MOD said… - Hi Maureen, don't take this wrong but I was getting a little scared over just having Amy as my only friend. I was starting to get lonely. Especially when she told me of all the alter egos you guys had on here. Might be a good idea to leave one or two around for awhile. LOL- John
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